Pre-Engineering/Pre-Business : Foundation Program
The Pre-Engineering/Pre-Business Foundation Program at the NUAA is an intensive and comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for successful entry into engineering or business majors.
Why study Pre-Engineering/Pre-Business : Foundation Program at NUAA?
NUAA was founded in 1952 to build China's aviation industry. Today its aerospace research ranks third in the world, and its graduates design the aircraft, drones and engines China flies.
#3 in the world
ShanghaiRanking places NUAA's Aerospace Engineering third in the world, ahead of almost every university you know.
Learn beyond the classroom
Aerospace labs, aircraft facilities, design projects, and the NUAA Aerospace Museum on campus.
Industry connections
Close links with China's aircraft makers and research institutes..
National key laboratory
Home to the State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures.
Core courses you'll learn across 6 months
The Pre-Engineering/Pre-Business Foundation Program at the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) is an intensive and comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for successful entry into engineering or business majors. Students will spend 6-months learning the basics for their desired degree program together with a Chinese immersion program. Aspiring candidates who are disadvantaged owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, their family status, their educational profile, or other circumstances are invited to apply to this program.
Pre-Engineering track
Build practical Chinese skills alongside your degree
Your program is taught in English, while Chinese language classes are included throughout your studies.
Cost & scholarships
Clear first-year financial projection before starting your journey.
Estimated first-year cost
*Includes tuition, mandatory fees & normal living standards in Nanjing
On-campus accommodation
Annual accommodation cost
Check your eligibility
Review the key entry criteria before starting your formal application. Our system helps pre-evaluate your eligibility in under 2 minutes.
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Entry requirements
Nationality & age
Non-Chinese citizen · Valid passport · Good health · Usually 18–25
Education
High school graduate · Science background · Strong maths and physics · 2027 graduates may use a pre-graduation letter
No CSCA needed
You don't need a CSCA score to apply for the Foundation.
English
Basic English to follow classes. A test certificate helps but isn't required.
Documents list
- Passport
- High School Transcript
- High School Certificate
- Photo
- English Proof
- Physical exam form
- Non-criminal record
- Proof of bank balance
- Parent's consent form
Four steps to your offer
Choose your intake
Pick the intake that fits you
Create your account
Choose the programme you want to apply for.
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the CNY 400 mandatory, non-refundable application fee
Get your offer
Admission letter and JW202 visa form by email
March and September 2027
Ready to start your journey?
Choose the intake that fits your situation and begin your NUAA application.
Get the program brochure
Receive the Pre-Engineering/Pre-Business : Foundation Program brochure and an invitation to our weekly admissions webinar.